THERE is now a helpline to assist Canberrans with questions about COVID-19 on 6207 7244. It will be open 8am and 8pm daily.
The helpline is intended to help the community to access services such as:
- COVID-19 health advice and referrals;
- requests for advice and information about the business and community stimulus packages provided by the ACT Government;
- requests for assistance by vulnerable and isolated persons, including those self-isolating or in quarantine;
- community reports of non-compliance with health directions by individuals, businesses and organisations for referral to the relevant authorities;
- referrals to the ACT Health Protection Services, ACT Policing and Access Canberra Fair Trading; and
- answer general COVID-19 related enquires.
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